Get Launched! will provide an overview of UMKC resources, policies and tools that support the learning environment, as well as development opportunities that fuel continual improvement in faculty experiences. Get Launched is just one of the many ways the UMKC invests in faculty success at UMKC.
This program is open to full-time faculty in their first or second year at UMKC and attendance is expected. Most sessions will be held in person in the CAFE Space in Newcomb Hall on the Volker campus. There will be limited opportunity to participate virtually.
Here is the Get Launched schedule for the 2023-24 year:
| Date | Time | Session Topic |
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Session One: September 8th, 2023 |
1:00-4:00pm |
Student Support: Michelle Smith Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Student Students Who are we: Historical perspectives of UMKC-Chris Wolfe Trolley Tour-ice cream social |
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Session Two: October 6th, 2023 |
10:00am-noon |
Teaching at UMKC/ Canvas as a Teaching Tool |
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Session Three: November 3rd, 2023 |
2:00-4:00pm |
Building Your Teaching Portfolio |
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Session Four: December 1st, 2023 |
10:00am-noon |
Course Design |
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Session Five: January 19th, 2024 |
noon-2:00pm |
Student Support |
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Session Six: February 2nd, 2024 |
1:00-3:00pm | The Nature of Learning: What do you know? |
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Session Seven: March 1st, 2024 |
9:00-11:00am | Preparing for Faculty Evaluation, Promotion and Tenure at UMKC |
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Session Eight: April 5th, 2024 |
2:00-4:00pm | Engaging and Mentoring Students in High-Impact Practices |
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Session Nine: May 3rd, 2024 |
noon-2:00pm |
Year-end luncheon Thoughts from the Faculty: Planning for the future: Keys for a successful second year and beyond |